Disboutiquers Part 27 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[miprender]

Yes, the grown up Simba on DS's shirt and the outfits from our 2010 trip were done by hand. These were before I got the new machine The baby simba in the first picture was the first design I tried on the PE770. I will probably continue to do most of DS's shirts by hand - I like BIG appliques

I like big appliques too but can't even imagine hand appliquing. Those came out great.

No worries, I'll message you my address - how sweet you wanted to regift me one of your presents

Nice try!

So I finally finished the outfit I was making for my DD for DAK. I made one similar for someone else with a green bow on the Mickey head, but my DD wanted to have a crown on the mickey head. I couldn't find a piture I liked to copy, so I looked at pics to get an idea what it looked like and free handed it. I think it came out pretty good.

It's a little big because our trip is not until next year.
One more to finish up tomarrow.

That came out awesome!

Ok...Photobucket we fought and I won now cough up the pictures.....

Here's what I've been working on as promised.....

DD Valentines Skirt Front - my first time doing applique. The hearts are a little wonking but DD loved them anyway

Great job on the skirt.

I have an idea for a set of matching shirts for my upcoming trip, but I think it will be too much to embroider. So, I'm thinking of using iron-on tranfer paper. Does anyone have a brand they recommend? Thank you!

Amy on the DISign thread sells some really great iron paper but I never tried it. I went the cheap route and purchased mine at Walmart. If you only need it for this trip you could do that but after a few washes it really starts to look yucky.

Here are a couple of outfits that I made this week. I am very excited about them because both of the designs were things that I digitized myself. I have figured out how to work the digitizing program and I am now really enjoying it! I have another outfit with a design that I made but it is only half finished.

I also did this outfit for a recent Big Give. The family has already received this so I can share it now. It is just like one that I made for my niece but her shirt was long sleeved.

This is the outfit that I made for the little boy in the Give family:

Everything looks amazing and love the digitalized designs.

This is my first time joining a message board, but your beautiful designs have inspired me. I still have to figure out the signature line and everything else....

In the meantime, my daughter is very sick and suffers from kidney disease. She just had surgery (her fourth) and has another planned for mid-Feb. We promised her a Disney trip in May to give her something positive to focus on. I'd like to make it extra special with some customized outfits / accessories for the trip, but have no idea where to start. I'm a quilter.... can anyone give me pointers on an easy project to start with? She loves Ariel and Minnie Mouse and loves to dress up. I have a Husky Embroidery machine and lots of accessories, just not very creative when it comes to clothing.

And sorry to hear about your daughter. Since you have an embroidery machine you can get some really cute designs and do appliquing.

This is the last outfit I'm going to make before our trip in .....15 days!

I am going to adjust the button placement so that it fits higher on her.

Nice job and Yeah for your upcoming trip.

I was wondering why I couldn't find sewing buddies in arts & crafts, You are all over here!!!!
Hello everyone!
And now I have a question,
In the disBoutique photobucket i found a pic of something I would like to know how it was done. Can anyone tell me how or steer me in the direction of how to make the lower back part of this dress. I am not sure what it is called, but the back part that looks bunched up that sits in the lower back. Thanks in advance.
And so glad to find this thread! When I get an extra sc I will browse the 160 some pages, and the past threads

http://gs244.photobucket.com/groups/gg36/Z2DYWCPOQ/?action=view&current=2008_03230005.jpg

That is shirring and someday I want to try that.

here is a picture from Pinterest,hope it's ok to share...

....~Beth~

Love that. I want that for my bedroom

I can't figure out how to quote.... but some quick answers:

We're in Burlington (between Niagara Falls and Toronto). I've tried all of our local Fabricland stores, but can only find the transportation Mickey print - I used it to make some pillowcases for Christmas. My sister works for Joann's at their office, but they don't have any actual stores in Canada! I'm going to try for the Lens Mill Outlet, but it's a bit of a drive. Walmart doesn't sell fabric in my area anymore.

If you look at the bottom right you can either hit QUOTE to that specific item or hit the " and you can multi quote the items.

 

[miprender]

Can't remember if I mentioned this but we were suppose to have my DS bday last Saturday but we got a major snowstorm that day So I had to reschedule for Sunday which meant alot of people couldn't come.

But anyway here is the outfit I made for his SW party.
I bet Marianne recognizes the fabric

 

[tinkbell13]

Here are a couple of outfits that I made this week. I am very excited about them because both of the designs were things that I digitized myself. I have figured out how to work the digitizing program and I am now really enjoying it! I have another outfit with a design that I made but it is only half finished.

I also did this outfit for a recent Big Give. The family has already received this so I can share it now. It is just like one that I made for my niece but her shirt was long sleeved.

This is the outfit that I made for the little boy in the Give family:

Those are awesome! Love the appliques and that is a great idea for a little boy!

I'm off to find Disney material tomorrow.... does anyone have any suggestions? I'm in Canada, and Fabricland only seems to have a Mickey transportation print

We're in Burlington (between Niagara Falls and Toronto). I've tried all of our local Fabricland stores, but can only find the transportation Mickey print - I used it to make some pillowcases for Christmas. My sister works for Joann's at their office, but they don't have any actual stores in Canada! I'm going to try for the Lens Mill Outlet, but it's a bit of a drive. Walmart doesn't sell fabric in my area anymore.

I hear you! I'm in London and heading to Fabricland and Lens Mill today to see what they have. If I find anything, I'll let you know.

I have been playing with the stock designs on the new machine and think I have it worked out. I am so excited to try some new appliques later today, but I have to get some more material first!

 

[nannye]

I'm looking for some AK inspiration to make something for a 5 year old girl, anyone want to share?

 

[mphalens]

I have an idea for a set of matching shirts for my upcoming trip, but I think it will be too much to embroider. So, I'm thinking of using iron-on tranfer paper. Does anyone have a brand they recommend? Thank you!

YES! You definitely want to buy from amymickey.com SO SO SO the best iron-on paper ever! I've used a lot of different brands and hers is BY FAR the best! My younger son had a CARS2 birthday party last June and I made shirts for the favors. He wears his all the time and it still looks like new when it comes out of the dryer. Hands down the best paper ever! I won't use anything else!

This is my first time joining a message board, but your beautiful designs have inspired me. I still have to figure out the signature line and everything else....

In the meantime, my daughter is very sick and suffers from kidney disease. She just had surgery (her fourth) and has another planned for mid-Feb. We promised her a Disney trip in May to give her something positive to focus on. I'd like to make it extra special with some customized outfits / accessories for the trip, but have no idea where to start. I'm a quilter.... can anyone give me pointers on an easy project to start with? She loves Ariel and Minnie Mouse and loves to dress up. I have a Husky Embroidery machine and lots of accessories, just not very creative when it comes to clothing.

Welcome! I see a lot of others have already given you the answers I was going to YCMT is the way to go and CarlaC's patterns can't be beat!

Can't remember if I mentioned this but we were suppose to have my DS bday last Saturday but we got a major snowstorm that day So I had to reschedule for Sunday which meant alot of people couldn't come.

But anyway here is the outfit I made for his SW party.
I bet Marianne recognizes the fabric

Commented on FB but he is SO cute and I love the outfit!!!! Great job

 

[Corrine 1973]

That's really cute, Corrine! I love the crown! It looks like Sleeping Beauty's. Your little princess looks like her big brother, doesn't she? Sometimes I wish my daughter was that age again. She's 19 and in her first year of college now. Enjoy yours while they're little because it goes by way too fast.

Did you get my PM a week or two ago about the suitcase at the Disney Store? I hoped you did since the one I put on hold for you was gone the next time I worked. By the way, our clearance stuff is as extra 25% off again this weekend. Maybe you can find a few more things that will come in handy.

Type atcha later!

Lori in East Podunk

Thanks Lori. I did get the insperation for the crown from aurora since it is a solid crown.

I did get the suitcase, there is a picture of it in my new PTR if you want to check it out. It's in the closet waiting for her birthday. Thanks for the update, I will try to get over there sometime to see what you have. The baby has an ear infection though so we will see what happens.

 

[PurpleEars]

Thank you!!! Now I have a name for it, I bet I can find a youtube video on it
And if anyone does have helpful tips on it, I could use all I can get. I have only been sewing for a few months. This seems like it might be hard for a newbie, but I like a challenge.
Thank you again

My understanding is that shirring is not that hard. You just need to be careful about sewing straight lines. It is on my to try list though, I just need to figure out how to incoporate it into adult-sized clothing and still look ok.

I can't figure out how to quote.... but some quick answers:

We're in Burlington (between Niagara Falls and Toronto). I've tried all of our local Fabricland stores, but can only find the transportation Mickey print - I used it to make some pillowcases for Christmas. My sister works for Joann's at their office, but they don't have any actual stores in Canada! I'm going to try for the Lens Mill Outlet, but it's a bit of a drive. Walmart doesn't sell fabric in my area anymore.

We used to live in Southwestern Ontario (London) so I know the area quite well. I don't think I have ever seen Disney fabric at Lens Mills in London, but I only went there like once a year when we lived in London. I would suggest perhaps looking online for the fabric. I have ordered things from Fabric.com and they came very quickly. If your sister works at Joann's, perhaps you can order from their web site and have them shipped to her (they don't ship to Canada). She can then send them to you. There are many days I wish I knew someone who lives in the US who can serve as the "mail depot" for me! Mind you, it saved me a lot of $$ by not being able to order things off the internet! Another option you may want to consider is going to online sites like etsy and ebay. You may pay through the roof for some materials though. The final option is to go cross border shopping.

Can't remember if I mentioned this but we were suppose to have my DS bday last Saturday but we got a major snowstorm that day So I had to reschedule for Sunday which meant alot of people couldn't come.

But anyway here is the outfit I made for his SW party.
I bet Marianne recognizes the fabric

Too bad about your DS's party. The outfit turned out great!

I have been playing with the stock designs on the new machine and think I have it worked out. I am so excited to try some new appliques later today, but I have to get some more material first!

I can't wait to see what you make with the new machine!

I'm looking for some AK inspiration to make something for a 5 year old girl, anyone want to share?

I would suggest looking at the group photobucket account (instructions on the first page).

 

[nannye]

Wow! The Carla C. patterns are awesome and look like they'll be easy to follow. I think I'll start with a skirt and embroidered shirt, maybe a hat to match. Thank you for the suggestions! My daughter is 7 and loves Ariel and Jessie. I think I'll start with one outfit and if it goes well, I'll try to make one for every park.

I'm off to find Disney material tomorrow.... does anyone have any suggestions? I'm in Canada, and Fabricland only seems to have a Mickey transportation print.

where in Canada? I'm in Kitchener, ONT and our lens mill and fabric land was kinda useless lol. The CS at Fabric land told us to go to ottawa street in Hamilton. Holly Mama! we went today and spent at least 5 hours in the various stores and I know there is more in Hamilton. the fabric land there was HUGE! I didn't look for mickey, however at the fabric land for sure I did see quite a bit of disney (Fairies, cars and princess) and I know I saw old fashioned looking mickey flannel. Give the Hamilton store a call if it isn't far from you.
Then again you probably live in alberta or someplace far!

 

[SpikenLex]

We used to live in Southwestern Ontario (London) so I know the area quite well. I don't think I have ever seen Disney fabric at Lens Mills in London, but I only went there like once a year when we lived in London. I would suggest perhaps looking online for the fabric. I have ordered things from Fabric.com and they came very quickly. If your sister works at Joann's, perhaps you can order from their web site and have them shipped to her (they don't ship to Canada). She can then send them to you. There are many days I wish I knew someone who lives in the US who can serve as the "mail depot" for me! Mind you, it saved me a lot of $$ by not being able to order things off the internet! Another option you may want to consider is going to online sites like etsy and ebay. You may pay through the roof for some materials though. The final option is to go cross border shopping.
.

Joann's main offices are actually in Oakville, where my sister works, but they don't keep fabric there, except for samples. So, no luck there!

I did make it to Lens Mill in Hamilton and found 2 tinkerbell prints as well as some Winnie the Pooh and Cars. No luck finding Mickey Mouse or anything Toy Story - I am going to have to do some cross border shopping when Lexi is feeling better. Right now, we're limited to sticking close to home.

So, I have a cute Tinkerbell and some fabric from my stash. I bought the vertical stripe skirt pattern from YouCanMakeThis and dug out my measuring tape. Wish me luck!

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. I'll post on my progress......

 

[teresajoy]

This is my first time joining a message board, but your beautiful designs have inspired me. I still have to figure out the signature line and everything else....

In the meantime, my daughter is very sick and suffers from kidney disease. She just had surgery (her fourth) and has another planned for mid-Feb. We promised her a Disney trip in May to give her something positive to focus on. I'd like to make it extra special with some customized outfits / accessories for the trip, but have no idea where to start. I'm a quilter.... can anyone give me pointers on an easy project to start with? She loves Ariel and Minnie Mouse and loves to dress up. I have a Husky Embroidery machine and lots of accessories, just not very creative when it comes to clothing.

Hi!!! I'm glad you found us. When are you going to be at Disney? We will be going in May too.

If you are looking for embroidery designs for your machine, check out http://www.froufroubyheathersue.com She is a fabulous digitizer! (she's also my sister, but I really think she's the best even if I am a little biased!)

I was wondering why I couldn't find sewing buddies in arts & crafts, You are all over here!!!!
Hello everyone!
And now I have a question,
In the disBoutique photobucket i found a pic of something I would like to know how it was done. Can anyone tell me how or steer me in the direction of how to make the lower back part of this dress. I am not sure what it is called, but the back part that looks bunched up that sits in the lower back. Thanks in advance.
And so glad to find this thread! When I get an extra sc I will browse the 160 some pages, and the past threads

http://gs244.photobucket.com/groups/gg36/Z2DYWCPOQ/?action=view&current=2008_03230005.jpg

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This particular outfit has 4 rows of regular elastic in casings. But, you can achieve this with shirring too. Some of my machines make shirring easy, and some don't.

 

[Pocahontis]

Ahh, I see. What do you think would be easier to do, the casings or shirring? I have a singer talent and need to do 3 dresses size 12m, 5 & 8. I am actually just coming up with something (no pattern.) So the easier the better. Thanks

 

[Pocahontis]

Ok Ladies, I need some advice......please

I want to add a mickey head in each flag of the countries at epcot to a skirt. I have already saved a copy of some of the flags that someone was so kind to show me where to find them. Now, should I just print them on iron-transfer paper and iron them on?
Or is there a way to turn the picture into an actual applique that I can do a zig-zag border on (I don't have a fancy embrodery machine )
I thought of doing zig-zag on the iron-transfer, but then I figured since it is paper it would just get ruined trying that.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated

- Or is there somewhere I can purchase the Flag Mickey Head appliques, not to expensive? That would really be great

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Hi Everyone!

Just checking in quickly, before I run out the door. I spent the better part of today researching the slash and spread method for upsizing patterns. I am amazed at how easy this really is. I upsized a size 8 Simply Sweet to a Size 14 in about 1 hour (including making a muslin). DD and I made a duct tape double for her today and my muslin sized 14 SS actually fit the Duct Table Double very well. Now I feel like I can take any pattern she likes and make it work.

I felt like a scientist and I loved the feeling of success afterwards!!!

 

[RMAMom]

Ok Ladies, I need some advice......please

I want to add a mickey head in each flag of the countries at epcot to a skirt. I have already saved a copy of some of the flags that someone was so kind to show me where to find them. Now, should I just print them on iron-transfer paper and iron them on?
Or is there a way to turn the picture into an actual applique that I can do a zig-zag border on (I don't have a fancy embrodery machine )
I thought of doing zig-zag on the iron-transfer, but then I figured since it is paper it would just get ruined trying that.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated

- Or is there somewhere I can purchase the Flag Mickey Head appliques, not to expensive? That would really be great

If you go to the first page of this thread you will find a tutorial on "hand applique" hand applique is actually done with a sewing machine. That would be a good way to do the heads without an applique machine.

Hi Everyone!

Just checking in quickly, before I run out the door. I spent the better part of today researching the slash and spread method for upsizing patterns. I am amazed at how easy this really is. I upsized a size 8 Simply Sweet to a Size 14 in about 1 hour (including making a muslin). DD and I made a duct tape double for her today and my muslin sized 14 SS actually fit the Duct Table Double very well. Now I feel like I can take any pattern she likes and make it work.

I felt like a scientist and I loved the feeling of success afterwards!!!

Thats amazing!!

 

[Pocahontis]

If you go to the first page of this thread you will find a tutorial on "hand applique" hand applique is actually done with a sewing machine. That would be a good way to do the heads without an applique machine.


Thanks, I actually did read that, and I pretty much already know all of that. I have done appliques just not the way I am trying to now. I only have a downloaded pic, not an actual applique, or a fancy machine to transfer the image to and let it sew it for me. Just a plain 'ol basic singer.
And I have never done an iron-on so I don't know if that would be just as sturdy as a fabric applique. Or if there is a way to get my pics transferred to fabric so I can make real appliques of them.
Some of the flags are far too intricate to try and cut out a different piece of fabric for each part.
Hmmm, maybe I'm not making it clear. Sorry I don't know how else to explain. Herrumpgh

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Pocahontis,
I know what you mean, I just don't have the answer hopefully someone else will be able to answer.... Good Luck.

May I suggest trying a google search - something like "appliqué Iron On transfer paper" or something like that...

 

[dianemom2]

I did make it to Lens Mill in Hamilton and found 2 tinkerbell prints as well as some Winnie the Pooh and Cars. No luck finding Mickey Mouse or anything Toy Story - I am going to have to do some cross border shopping when Lexi is feeling better. Right now, we're limited to sticking close to home.

So, I have a cute Tinkerbell and some fabric from my stash. I bought the vertical stripe skirt pattern from YouCanMakeThis and dug out my measuring tape. Wish me luck!

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. I'll post on my progress......

Good luck with the pattern. As for finding Mickey fabric, you don't absolutely need fabric with Mickey on it if you are doing an applique. You could just do Mickey colors (black, red and yellow) and then add your applique.

Hi Everyone!

Just checking in quickly, before I run out the door. I spent the better part of today researching the slash and spread method for upsizing patterns. I am amazed at how easy this really is. I upsized a size 8 Simply Sweet to a Size 14 in about 1 hour (including making a muslin). DD and I made a duct tape double for her today and my muslin sized 14 SS actually fit the Duct Table Double very well. Now I feel like I can take any pattern she likes and make it work.

How great that you were able to upsize the pattern so easily. Sounds like you had a very successful day. I love the duct tape double idea.

 

[Pocahontis]

Pocahontis,
I know what you mean, I just don't have the answer hopefully someone else will be able to answer.... Good Luck.

May I suggest trying a google search - something like "appliqué Iron On transfer paper" or something like that...

Thank you Tinkerbell3747!! I did a search and found that they make printable fabric!! Wow, guess they make everything now-a-days!! Whoop!

Thanks again!
Here's hoping the stuff works

 

[tricia]

Joann's main offices are actually in Oakville, where my sister works, but they don't keep fabric there, except for samples. So, no luck there!

I did make it to Lens Mill in Hamilton and found 2 tinkerbell prints as well as some Winnie the Pooh and Cars. No luck finding Mickey Mouse or anything Toy Story - I am going to have to do some cross border shopping when Lexi is feeling better. Right now, we're limited to sticking close to home.

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. I'll post on my progress......

glad you found some character print. I only have fabricland here and they only seem to have the Mickey you mentioned and some Winnie the pooh. But you can make great customs with some appliqués and coordinating fabrics.

Are you on Facebook? We have a group over there too.

My aunt used to live in Burlington, just off appleby line. When I was a kid I would spend a week or two there every summer.

 

[PurpleEars]

where in Canada? I'm in Kitchener, ONT and our lens mill and fabric land was kinda useless lol. The CS at Fabric land told us to go to ottawa street in Hamilton. Holly Mama! we went today and spent at least 5 hours in the various stores and I know there is more in Hamilton. the fabric land there was HUGE! I didn't look for mickey, however at the fabric land for sure I did see quite a bit of disney (Fairies, cars and princess) and I know I saw old fashioned looking mickey flannel. Give the Hamilton store a call if it isn't far from you.
Then again you probably live in alberta or someplace far!

Now I wish there is something like Ottawa Street near us, then again, maybe not because I will spend all my money there.

Joann's main offices are actually in Oakville, where my sister works, but they don't keep fabric there, except for samples. So, no luck there!

I did make it to Lens Mill in Hamilton and found 2 tinkerbell prints as well as some Winnie the Pooh and Cars. No luck finding Mickey Mouse or anything Toy Story - I am going to have to do some cross border shopping when Lexi is feeling better. Right now, we're limited to sticking close to home.

So, I have a cute Tinkerbell and some fabric from my stash. I bought the vertical stripe skirt pattern from YouCanMakeThis and dug out my measuring tape. Wish me luck!

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. I'll post on my progress......

I didn't realize Joann's have offices in Ontario. I just thought they were in the US! I am glad to hear that you found some Disney fabric. I can't wait to see what you make!

Ok Ladies, I need some advice......please

I want to add a mickey head in each flag of the countries at epcot to a skirt. I have already saved a copy of some of the flags that someone was so kind to show me where to find them. Now, should I just print them on iron-transfer paper and iron them on?
Or is there a way to turn the picture into an actual applique that I can do a zig-zag border on (I don't have a fancy embrodery machine )
I thought of doing zig-zag on the iron-transfer, but then I figured since it is paper it would just get ruined trying that.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated

- Or is there somewhere I can purchase the Flag Mickey Head appliques, not to expensive? That would really be great

Iron-on paper would be easier. I actually did something similar to your idea a few months ago, except I used my embroidery machine:

Hi Everyone!

Just checking in quickly, before I run out the door. I spent the better part of today researching the slash and spread method for upsizing patterns. I am amazed at how easy this really is. I upsized a size 8 Simply Sweet to a Size 14 in about 1 hour (including making a muslin). DD and I made a duct tape double for her today and my muslin sized 14 SS actually fit the Duct Table Double very well. Now I feel like I can take any pattern she likes and make it work.

I felt like a scientist and I loved the feeling of success afterwards!!!

Great job! I am glad that you had great success with upsizing!